New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Vase

ManufacturerAttributed to Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (American, 1826-1888)

CultureAmerican

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4767

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DescriptionVase of blue opaline pressed glass. Cylinder with a flaring rim. Pressed chrysanthemum pattern (semi-opaque). Polished pontil. See 71.4766, same mold but opal.

Published ReferencesR.W. Lee, VICTORIAN GLASS, pl. 259. Lee reprint of 1874 Sandwich Catalogue.